Last updated Apr 16, 2015 by Dr. Sheri Jacobson

Children and Young Adult ADHD Psychiatrist at Harley Therapy™ London

For more information about the definition of ADHD and its signs, please see our ADHD help page.

Treatment of ADHD in children and teenagers

Treatment for ADHD is centred around managing the symptoms and enabling the child to minimise the difficulties that can arise as a result of the disorder. ADHD treatment can be medication or therapy-based or a combination of the two.

What you get at our specialist ADHD clinic

✔ A full psychiatric assessment including use of appropriate specialised tools (usually held over two appointments) such as Conners Questionnaires.
✔ Online questionnaires between appointments for ease
✔ A diagnosis and assessment report is provided to you within 14 days of the second appointment, a copy of which we recommend should go to your GP.
✔ Prescription service available as appropriate and indicated by assessment.
✔ Where agreed, shared care with GPs allowing prescriptions to be managed through your local surgery.
✔ Referral for CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) for ADHD as appropriate.
✔ Regular follow up and adjustment of dosage and type of medication as clinically indicated.

Dr Adhiraj Joglekar – ADHD Child Psychiatrist at Harley Street, London

Dr Joglekar has 20 years' medical experience and is highly experienced in ADHD diagnosis and treatment. He offers initial consultations to diagnose ADHD in child, teenagers and young adults.

Dr Joglekar, along with his colleague Dr Stephen Humphries (specialising in Adult ADHD), are among the UK's best known psychiatrists for attention deficit disorder treatment, due to their extensive experience in assessment, treatment and medication management.

Dr Joglekar is a recognised consultant psychiatrist with the following health providers: BUPA International, CIGNA, Standard Life, AVIVA and WPA.

Dr Joglekar's approach is one of collaboration. Patients value his qualities as a good listener and ability to pull together with them clear case formulations and care plans. With his support, patients and parents are able make informed choices and take joint responsibility to working towards their goals.

A Typical ADHD treatment plan with Dr Joglekar

Based on a situation where treatment is effective and stable (more complex situations may require more attendances), the following is a typical treatment plan:

Initial 40 minute assessment - £550 (includes testing scores)

Second assessment after receiving questionnaires - £260 (includes liaising with schools/third parties where necessary and a report).

Flexible review appointment/s as clinically appropriate

Treatment feedback for Dr Joglekar

Here is some feedback from some for Dr Joglekar's patients over the past 12 months:

"For the first time, my child was listened to by somebody who showed empathy with his suffering. He was treated in a kind and dignified manner and his intelligence was respected throughout. Dr Joglekar made it his business to ensure that my child received a direct benefit from the appointment. His diagnosis was clear, concise and was delivered was delivered in a way that made us hopeful and positive as a family."

"Dr. Joglekar put my daughter at ease and drew her into conversation. He explained things in a way which she could understand. He was authoritative and very knowledgeable about my daughter's issues. We felt that we could trust his advice."

"Dr Joglekar has met both my sons and he seem to understand them very quickly. He has a very great way with teenagers and seems to be able to understand and empahise with them. Dr Joglekar was happy to write to my sons school and later his college to give an explanation on his problems"

"I look back now and see that my son, his father and me were struggling and suffering for years looking for a real treatment, but with the great help of Dr. Joglekar, and within only a few weeks, we are now relieved and thrilled at last seeing our son having a treatment that works very well for him!"

"We are extremely grateful to Dr Joglekar. His diagnosis and recommendations have provided a clear path for the treatment of our child."

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Dr Adhiraj Joglekar Fees

£550 for 50 minute initial assessment plus £260 for 30 minute follow-up review, feedback and care plan. Between the two appointments, specialist questionnaires are used to collate further information. (Fee includes ADHD screening questionnaires, diagnosis, treatment plan and full report)